Tuesday, June 9, 2009

APS Agent with Felony Past

A Tulsa supervisor for the state agency charged with overseeing the welfare of vulnerable adults has a history of financial mismanagement including felony convictions for writing bogus checks, several bankruptcies and small claims filed against him for nonpayment.

Fedro J. Givens, a supervisor in Adult Protective Services for the Department of Human Services, said he should not be judged on his past and has learned from those mistakes.

Adult Protective Services is a division charged with overseeing the welfare of adults deemed unable to care for themselves. Workers investigate referrals of abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults and may become temporary court-appointed guardians.

Concerns about Givens comes as a former Tulsa worker in that division faces two criminal trials and a civil lawsuit from allegations she bilked clients of their money.

Debra M. Roberts has been charged with taking nearly $4,500 from an 84-year-old man and $5,900 from a 74-year-old man for her own use while serving as their guardian.

Full Article and Source:
Supervisor at agency has felony past

See also:
DHS Worker Charged Again

DHS Worker Arrested

7 comments:

Helen said...

Sounds like the APS supervisor is well -qualified for his abusive work.

Anonymous said...

Fedro J. Givens should resign or be fired.

He should not be allowed near vulnerable adults with estates.

Sue said...

"Fedro J. Givens, a supervisor in Adult Protective Services for the Department of Human Services, said he should not be judged on his past and has learned from those mistakes."

Mr. Givens should not be in any position, ever, related to:

1) vulnerable individuals and
2) money

Debra M. Roberts who is in a position of trust, if found guilty must receive a long prision sentence and full restitution.

The position of guardian is all based on a person's moral character, trust and I say that is a cozy set up for feeding frenzy which is outright theft, a recipe for disaster.

How many other Givens and Roberts are there who have not been discovered, yet?

Anonymous said...

Good one, Helen! And Sue, you're 100% right!

Anonymous said...

Thieves should never be hired to work in banks.

Same here.

Fedro J. Givens should not have been hired.

Anonymous said...

Mr. Givens should find other employment - away from vulnerable people.

Anonymous said...

This was the best candidate for the job?